Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Bayram and National Holidays in Turkey 2014

We have two feasts (bayram) in Turkey, if you are planning a visit to Turkey please check the national holidays online and book ahead, otherwise you may have hard times looking for a place to stay in small villages like Behramkale, Assos.

Roughly here is 2014, at a glance... Please re-check other sites closer to your departure...
  • Wednesday          Jan 1           New Year's Day      
  • Wednesday          Apr 23        National Sovereignty and Children's Day                
  • Thursday              May 1         Labor and Solidarity Day    

  • Monday               May 19      Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day   

  • Sunday                Jul 27          Ramadan Feast     Monday              Jul 28         Ramadan Feast
  • Tuesday              Jul 29          Ramadan Feast      Wednesday         Jul 30        Ramadan Feast   

  • Saturday              Aug 30       Victory Day                      
  • Half Day Friday     Oct 3     Sacrifice Feast 
  • Saturday                Oct 4     Sacrifice Feast            
  • Sunday                  Oct 5     Sacrifice Feast            
  • Tuesday                Oct 6     Sacrifice Feast          
  • Wednesday           Oct 7     Sacrifice Feast       

  • Wednesday          Oct   29   Republic Day                


Sunday, 22 September 2013

Walks around Assos

There are bays, hills and valleys that you can't reach by car... Now is the season for hikes, heat is gone but the sun is still up, there's a breeze, the colors are still vivid, it's time to sit and enjoy endless views.